Unitas Directs Colts Past Rams in Late Rally
Johnny Unitas sparked a second half comeback to lift the Baltimore Colts 28-24 over the Los Angeles Rams in Memorial Coliseum. The win capped the regular NFL season for both teams with Baltimore already clinching the Coastal Division title and Los Angeles out of playoff contention.
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Jets Coast To 31 7 Win Over Miami In Playoff Bid
New York Jets clinch AFC playoff berth with a 31 7 victory against Miami as Joe Namath directs a 17 0 lead and Babe Turner Reed ties bail amillions. Dolphins struggle without injured Bob Griese and suffer costly turnovers in a lopsided AFC clash.
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Chargers Labor to 554 Yards in Narrow Win Over Raiders
San Diego attempted 21 of 52 passes for one TD a 62 yard pass to MacKinnon gave the Chargers the lead after Partee and Blanda traded field goals. Lamonica connected with Bilentnikoff to tie the score with 37 seconds left in the half as Jeff Stages intercepted a Lamonica pass to stifle a Raiders drive.
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Vikings Beat Eagles In Nine-Touchdown Week
Kapp led the Vikings with 10 of 17 for 125 yards and two interceptions? Osborn rushed 58 yards on 15 carries while Brown gained 78 yards on 22 attempts. Snead threw 18 of 26 for 156 yards and two touchdowns as Philadelphia recovered a fumble and scored late. Cox added a late field goal to seal a 28 24 final.
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Willard 69 yard run lifts 49ers past Falcons in thriller
Ken Willard scored twice including a 69 yard burst as the San Francisco 49ers edged Atlanta 14 12. Jimmy Burson and Clifton McNeil had Falcons picks while Bob Etter missed a late field goal trying to flip the lead.
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Saints Defeat Steelers Behind Kilmer Passes
New Orleans quarterback Billy Kilmer threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns as the Saints beat Pittsburgh 24-14. The defense intercepted three Steelers passes and blocked a field goal, with rookie Gene Toward excelling at pass deflection. Pittsburgh managed only four chances into Saints territory and one sustained drive.
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Oilers Clinch Second With AFL Season Finale Win
Houston edge Boston 117 as Don Trull throws two TD passes and Hoyle Granger runs for two scores to secure second place in the AFL East. Trull connected with Alvin Ried and Jim Beirne for touchdowns while Granger added two rushing TDs and Woody Campbell, Ken Houston, and Wayne Walker contributed scores. Boston completes the year at 4-10 with Sherman passing for a TD to Marsh and Cappelitti kicking a field goal.
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Redskins Rally Past Lions 14 3 With Late TD Drive
Third string QB Harry Theofiledes relieved early and sparked Washington as he connected with Bob Brunet on a 39 yard TD and then a five yard score after a pass interference flag. Detroit fumbled twice deep in Redskins territory and Nick Eddy also fumbled at the Washington three. Redskins safety Jing Smith suffered a broken neck in a first half collision and remained hospitalized in serious condition.
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Cowboys Clinch 12-2 With 28 10 Win Over Giants
Dallas, led by Craig Morton and a rested Tony Randall pass, defeated the New York Giants 28-10 to finish the regular season 12-2. Morton threw one TD, ran for another, and Bob Hayes added a TD reception and a punt return score as Dallas built a strong lead.
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Bears Delay Naming of New Coach
WACO March tAPI Bear officials delay announcing a new head football coach until Wednesday at the earliest. Virginia Tech coach Jerry Claiborne is discussed as a potential hire after Mississippi defeated Virginia Tech 34 17 in the Liberty Bowl. Claiborne’s candidacy is bolstered by alumni support as Horner negotiates with him amid decisions on other staff changes.
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